Mets vs. Padres series prediction: How to pick MLB 2022 playoffs
The New York Mets were the betting favorites in 122 of their 162 games and closed -200 or shorter 40 times. They won 101 games last season but lost a 10-game lead in the NL East. Now they have to play the San Diego Padres in a wild-card game. The Padres are -185 favorites. Their rotation is good, but their bullpen is better. They finished fifth in fWAR in 2022. Josh Hader is their closer. He has been stellar recently. His team finished 5th in MLB in FWAR. It has depth with Luis Garcia, Steven Wilson, Tim Hill and Robert Suarez.
The Mets are the favorites against the Padres in the upcoming MLB playoffs. The recommendation is to play the San Diego Padres to win the series.
